Psychology
Gray is the connective tissue of interface design — neutral, balanced, and quiet. It supports without competing.
Meaning
Sophistication, neutrality, and restraint. Warm grays feel inviting; cool grays feel modern and technical.
Applications
Essential for backgrounds, borders, dividers, and secondary text in product UIs. Build a 9–11 step gray ramp early in any design system.
Conversion
HEX
393840
RGB
57, 56, 64
HSL
248, 7%, 24%
HSB
248, 13%, 25%
CMYK
11, 13, 0, 75
LAB
24, 2, -5
LCH
24, 5, 291
OKLCH
0.34, 0.01, 291
XYZ
4, 4, 5
LUV
24, 0, -6
HWB
248, 22%, 75%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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